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Import external data to kDrive
This guide explains how to import (only once) to kDrive data (file, folder, etc.) from an external cloud, that of your previous provider e.g.:
- Dropbox
- OneDrive
- OwnCloud
- NextCloud
- any device with a service WebDAV including kDrive external (be aware of this other guide)
- other kDrive to which your user account has access (except "external" access)
For iCloud and Google Drive, read the last chapter at the bottom of this guide.
Data not imported
- The data that have been shared with you are not imported.
- Only the data you actually own will be imported.
- The Google documents Gdocs type, Sheets, Slide, etc. are not imported (in an import Dropbox e.g.).
- Documents Dropbox Paper.
- The sharing links Dropbox, visible Here.
- Individually shared Dropbox files, visibleHere(on the other hand, file sharing and common documents will be imported)
Copy data from an external cloud to kDrive
In order to import the data:
- Click here to access the web app kDrive Infomaniak (online service) kdrive.infomaniak.com).
- Click on the icon Parameters Top right.
- Check or select the relevant kDrive from the drop-down menu in the left side menu.
- Click on Import External Data :
- Click on Start.
- Choose the service concerned (be aware of the last chapter at the bottom of this guide).
- Choose the location on which the imported files will be stored.
- Enter any information if requested and click the blue button Start:
- Enter any information if requested and click the blue button Continue.
- Finish the assistant.
- Wait while the data is being imported.
Manage current import
For follow current imports, return at any time to the page mentioned in point 5 above.
For Stop a current import, click on the action menu to the right of the import listed on the page and choose to cancel (in case of a voluntary interruption, an email report is sent to the administrator).
Check your imported data immediately after the operation.
What about Google Drive or iCloud Drive?
Apple does not offer APIs like its competitors, the solution to repatriate documents from a iCloud Drive is to install theapp kDrive macOS in order to synchronize the iCloud folder that must be in your library. You may consider the same solution for Google Drive Google documents such as Gdocs, Sheets, Slide, etc. will be converted to a standard Microsoft .doc format.
Due to recent restrictions imposed by Google to limit access to their platform third party developers, Google Drive to kDrive file import feature is temporarily disabled.
Infomaniak is currently waiting for more information from Google to restore this feature. This affects many similar services and is not unique to kDrive.
Thank you for your understanding and patience. Updates will be made available as soon as new information becomes available.